The PEP Quiz

Can you identify a politically exposed person?

With no official global definition of a Politically Exposed Person (PEP), making a risk based decision on an individual’s PEP status can be a difficult process.

This short, interactive PEP quiz features fictitious profiles to test your knowledge of what may or may not constitute a PEP or Foreign Public Official in accordance with FATF Guidance and financial crime compliance regulations such as the fourth EU AML Directive. Choose your level of difficulty below.

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Emma Serri

Is she a PEP?

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Tom Hollywood

Tom is a successful film star but also volunteers his time for humanitarian projects and charity work in Western Africa. From time to time Tom gives speeches on his humanitarian work and networks at high profile charity gala’s attended by heads of state and senior political figures.

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LexisNexis® WorldCompliance™ Data contains a PEP list with over a million politically exposed persons, built up from rigorous investigative and research processes; helping you to determine whether your clients are a PEP or a family member or close associate of a PEP.

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